design graphique
In French, graphic design is translated as design graphique.
design graphique refers to visual design and layout. You may also use the single noun graphisme to refer to the practice or the field of graphic design itself.
Meaning: visual design and layout (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase design graphique is a literal calque of the English term, where design is a borrowed word and graphique is the adjective for graphic.
Which one should you use?
While design graphique is used, graphisme is a common way to refer to the field or the practice of graphic design. To refer to the person performing the work, use the noun graphiste.
Did you know?
- In French, the word design is a doublet of dessein, which means 'purpose' or 'intention'. While the borrowed English word refers to visual style, the original French word describes a mental plan or a hidden motive.
- If you use the word 'designer' in a professional French setting, people may assume you mean a fashion or industrial designer rather than someone specializing in design graphique.
- Academic circles in France often use the prestige term les arts appliqués to describe the field of applied arts, which encompasses much of what is now called design graphique.
Examples in context
- Je suis étudiant en graphisme à l'université.I am a graphic design student at the university.
- J'adore le design graphique moderne.I love modern graphic design.
- Nous travaillons sur une conception graphique pour notre prochain projet.We are working on a graphic design for our upcoming project.
- Il travaille dans le design graphique.He works in graphic design.
- Il étudie le design graphique à l'université.He is studying graphic design at university.
- Le design graphique est essentiel pour ce site.Graphic design is essential for this website.
- Elle travaille dans le domaine du design graphique.She works in the field of graphic design.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about career options over coffee.
- ManonEst-ce que tu aimes le design graphique ?Do you like graphic design?
- LucasOui, j'adore créer des visuels.Yes, I love creating visuals.
- ManonLucas, tu devrais en faire ton métier.Lucas, you should make it your profession.
- LucasC'est une très bonne idée, Manon.That is a very good idea, Manon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries design, CC BY-SA 4.0.
